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Introduction

I have known since junior high that I was a writer, but didn't have the courage to pursue it. Now, at 50, and with about 6 books floating around in my head and in dozens of notebooks and journals, I'm ready to get serious!

What Barbara D. is saying about this Meetup Group

I really appreciated the interaction of the members of this meeting. As a writer just "coming out," still feeling shaky and uncertain, I feel that this group will be an excellent source of information, inspiration and energy! Thanks to all who were there!

We're about:

Writing can be a solitary journey. There is no one right or wrong way to pursue your love of writing, and no two writers share the exact same experiences. The methodology that works for one person often doesn’t work for another. Writers are a little like stars in the sky – while there are countless numbers, each is completely unique and capable of creating their own world full of wonder.

9 Bridges creates connections – bridging differences in styles, personalities and level of experience. We feel we can all learn from one another, whether it means a poet might learn something new about cadence from a science fiction writer, or that a horror writer might coach a memoir writer about tension. We strive to not only connect writers to writers, but to give writers greater access to the communities that can help them the best.

We do this through offering positive, supportive critique groups that help people improve their writing skills without cutting them down. The format is simple - each member brings a sample of their current work in progress and reads it out loud to the group. Feedback is based on based on what is heard, and this provides a different experience than seeing things on paper.

We also have monthly workshops on a variety of topics about the craft and business of writing.

Finally, we partner with other organizations to bring discounts and/or free admissions to members for conferences, events and services.

Membership is free. We keep this organization up and running through the generous support of our members. Please consider assisting us - we are an Oregon-based 501(c)3 non-profit and your donation is tax-deductible.